Large Joro spiders spotted in Pennsylvania — are they in Ohio?
A large invasive spider has been making its way up the east coast over the past couple years and, just in time for the Halloween season, the creepy crawlies were spotted just a state over from Ohio.
Giant Joro Spiders Continue to Spread Up the East Coast, Now Seen in Pennsylvania
Joro spiders are native to East Asia and likely found their way to the U.S. in container ships around 2013. They quickly spread throughout Georgia and South Carolina. Because they are hearty and can ...
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Big Flying Spiders Are Coming To New Jersey, But We Shouldn’t Be Scared
Like most spiders, Joro's have venom but it's not enough to cause any harm if you were to get bitten according to NPR. And ...
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Scientists raise hope after saving giant spider species from brink of extinction: 'We must continue to restore, manage, and protect'
The return ... to its native habitat will help revive and support a healthy and diverse wetland ecosystem in the area.